Behind every lie is a child trying to protect themselves. This post explores why kids lie and how parents can respond with empathy and connection—turning tricky moments into opportunities for growth and trust.

Life is rarely simple. We often feel pulled in two directions at once… grateful and stressed, confident and uncertain, strong and in need of support. Both/and thinking helps us hold these tensions with compassion instead of getting trapped in black-and-white choices. In this post, I explore how embracing both/and thinking can bring more resilience, balance, and growth into your life.

We’ve all asked ourselves: Is this my intuition, or just my anxiety talking? The difference isn’t always clear, especially when worry has been a constant companion. In this post, we’ll explore how to tell intuition vs. anxiety apart, and why learning the difference can help you feel more confident, grounded, and at ease in your decisions.

Raising resilient children is about more than encouraging good grades or natural talent; it’s about teaching them how to keep going when life gets hard. Psychologist Angela Duckworth calls this quality grit: the combination of passion and perseverance over the long term. Combined with Carol Dweck’s research on growth mindset, we know that children thrive when they see effort, practice, and persistence as the keys to growth. In this post, you’ll learn why grit matters and discover practical ways parents can help their children develop it, so they can face challenges with confidence and resilience.

When you have ADHD, even deciding where to start can feel stressful. Our new blog shares a practical strategy for task prioritization that can help you focus on what matters most.

Many people think of ADHD as a childhood condition, but research shows that ADHD often continues into adulthood, impacting work, relationships, and daily life.
ADHD is not laziness or lack of intelligence; it’s a valid neurobiological condition.
👉 Read more about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, and assessment in our latest blog post

Heartbreak hurts. Whether you’re coping with a recent breakup or navigating the end of a marriage, the emotional pain can be overwhelming—and it’s not something you have to “just get over.”

In our latest blog, we share five evidence-based strategies for healing after a breakup or divorce, drawing from the work of leading psychologists, authors, and relationship experts. From rebuilding your routines to practicing forgiveness, these tools can help you move forward with clarity and compassion.

Struggling with imposter syndrome? Learn what it is, why it happens, and how to manage self-doubt with a powerful self-compassion exercise from Dr. Jill Stoddard.

Learn how emotional validation helps children manage big feelings and builds stronger parent-child bonds. Tips from a Charlotte NC therapist, Dr. Devon Redmond.

Can’t fall asleep in bed even when you're exhausted? Discover how CBT-I, a proven insomnia treatment, helps retrain your brain for better sleep. Written by Dr. Devon Redmond, licensed psychologist.